Tanev (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev was injured on his second shift of the game and ultimately couldn't return. He's been critical to the Maple Leafs' defensive structure, so any potential absence looms large for the team, though his defensive style doesn't add much in fantasy. Toronto plays the Rangers on Friday.

Tanev scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, logged two PIM and went plus-3 in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

The shutdown pairing of Tanev and Jake McCabe combined for four points and a plus-6 rating in the contest. Tanev appears refreshed following the 4 Nations Face-Off break with three points over his last two outings. The 35-year-old defenseman is up to two goals, 17 points, 30 shots on net, 152 blocked shots and a plus-27 rating through 56 appearances this season. He last reached the 20-point mark in 2021-22 with the Flames during a 28-point career year, and he's on pace to get back there for the fourth time in his career.

Tanev logged an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev snapped a nine-game point drought when he set up Auston Matthews' empty-netter, the first of two freebies for the Maple Leafs late in the game. The 35-year-old Tanev continues to quietly take care of business on the back end as a shutdown defenseman. He's also done fairly well for himself on offense with 15 points, 28 shots on net, 151 blocked shots and a plus-24 rating across 55 appearances. He can help in fantasy formats that count blocks, but he's little more than a depth defenseman in most situations.

Tanev logged an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev snapped a four-game point drought with the helper. The 35-year-old defenseman has four assists over his last nine outings, a rare run of decent offense. He remains in a top-four role with 14 points, 23 shots on net, 123 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating over 45 appearances. He has a chance to top the 20-point mark for the first time since 2021-22.

Tanev notched an assist, two shots on goal and five blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev has three helpers, a plus-3 rating and 14 blocked shots over his last four outings. The 35-year-old defenseman is up to 13 points through 40 contests, and he's earned seven of those points across the last 15 games. He's added a league-high 116 blocks and a plus-16 rating while seeing steady time on the second pairing.

Tanev registered an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev has two helpers over five games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The 35-year-old defenseman has chipped in a little offense in addition to his shutdown defensive work over the last month-plus. Overall, he has a goal, 11 assists, 17 shots on net, 111 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating through 39 appearances.

Tanev (lower body) is projected to play versus the Red Wings on Friday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev took like rushes on the second pairing, while Conor Timmins was not involved during that portion of warmups. It looks like Tanev's absence will be limited to just one game. The 35-year-old defensive specialist has 10 points and 99 blocked shots over 34 appearances this season.

Per David Alter of The Hockey News, Tanev (lower body) will be a game-time decision Friday, according to coach Craig Berube.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev was a late scratch Monday versus Winnipeg. He has one goal, nine helpers and 99 blocked shots in 34 outings this season. Philippe Myers will likely replace Tanev in the lineup should Tanev be a no-go.

Tanev (lower body) won't play against Winnipeg on Monday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite participating in the pregame warmups, Tanev is a late scratch for Monday's matchup. He has compiled one goal, nine assists, 15 shots on net and 99 blocked shots in 34 appearances this season. Philippe Myers will replace Tanev in Monday's lineup.

Tanev logged an assist, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev has actually been steady on offense with three assists over his last six games. The 34-year-old defenseman is not typically a source of offense, but he is reliable for blocked shots, though he has failed to record a block in two of the last three contests. Overall, he has nine points, 15 shots on net, 16 PIM, a plus-10 rating and 90 blocks through 31 appearances.